Superhero cinema has changed dramatically over the decades, with each era culminating with a movie that marks a critical point in the genre’s history. Much like comics, movie timelines eventually shift, and beloved iterations reach their natural endpoint. When Marvel or DC hits a wall or a hero’s story finds closure, it marks the end of a cinematic age.

Some endings feel triumphant, like a satisfying farewell to a character audiences have grown up with. Others arrive abruptly due to studio failures, audience fatigue, or rights changing hands. Each departure leaves a noticeable shift in tone and expectations across the genre and closes the book on entire eras of superhero filmmaking.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Ended The Reeve Era And Superhero Blockbusters For Over A Decade

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